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Gov. Yusuf Names New Solicitor-General, Forwards Commissioner Nominees
Gov. Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has forwarded the names of two nominees to the Kano State House of Assembly for confirmation as Commissioners and members of the State Executive Council.
This is contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Mr Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Saturday in Kano.
The nominees are Barr. Abdulkarim Kabir Maude, SAN-designate, from Minjibir Local Government Area, and Dr. Aliyu Isa Aliyu, an Associate Professor of Mathematics.
Maude, 40, is scheduled for investiture as a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) at the Supreme Court on Sunday.
He holds an LLB from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, a BL from the Nigerian Law School, Abuja, an LLM in International Economic Law from Maryam Abacha American University of Niger, and a Master’s degree in Business Commercial Law from Bayero University, Kano.
Maude has over a decade of legal experience covering corporate practice, legal drafting, court proceedings, and property management.
He is a member of the Nigerian Bar Association and an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators of Nigeria.
Also nominated is Dr. Aliyu, 41, who obtained his B.Sc. in Mathematics from Bayero University, Kano, M.Sc. from the Jordan University of Science and Technology, and Ph.D. from Firat University, Turkey.
He began his academic career at the Federal University, Dutse, in 2014 and rose to the rank of Associate Professor at North West University, Kano.
He also served as a Postdoctoral Fellow at Sun Yat-Sen University, China, and as an Associate Adjunct Researcher at the Near East University, Cyprus.
Since 2023, Dr. Aliyu has been the Statistician-General/Director-General of the Kano State Bureau of Statistics. He is also a beneficiary of the Kwankwasiyya foreign scholarship and served as the Financial Secretary of the NNPP Kano State Chapter.
In a separate development, the governor approved the appointment of Barr. Salisu Muhammad Tahir as the new Solicitor-General and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice.
Until his appointment, Tahir was the Director of Public Prosecution at the Ministry of Justice.
The Head of Service has been directed to ensure all administrative processes are concluded for his formal assumption of duty by Monday, Sept. 29, 2025.
Yusuf reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to entrenching competence, professionalism and integrity in public service as he injects young and vibrant technocrats into his cabinet.
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2027: Gov Yusuf assures Tinubu of North support for his re-election
By Zubairu Idris
Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State, has assured President Bola Tinubu of the support of Northern Nigeria for his re-election during the 2027 general elections.
Yusuf gave the assurance on Saturday in Abuja at the inauguration of the Arewa for Asiwaju (A4A) campaign office, in a statement issued by his Director-General Media and Publicity, Mr Sanusi Bature.
He said the governor expressed confidence that the North would stand behind President Tinubu in the forthcoming election.
Bature qouted his boss as saying that the A4A movement would serve as a platform for mobilising support across the Northern states and strengthening political engagement ahead of the 2027 general elections.
“Kano as the leading state with highest number of votes in northern Nigeria will Insha Allah lead all Nigerian states to ensure victory of President Tinubu with massive turnout in favour of the APC,” Gov Yusuf said.
He explained that A4A movement is aimed at coordinating support for President Tinubu and Vice President Shettima across the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory.
Speaking at the event, Vice President Kashim Shettima said the North had demonstrated its support for President Tinubu.
He stressed that the political support must go hand-in-hand with accountability, good governance and tangible results that improve the lives of Nigerians.
The Vice President acknowledged the economic challenges facing citizens and emphasised the need for the administration to remain responsive to their concerns, while prioritising security, education, poverty reduction and economic opportunities.
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Former member of the House of Representatives, Sha’aban Ibrahim Sharada, has declared his intention to contest the Kano Central Senatorial District seat, urging the national leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to ensure free and fair primaries.
Sharada, who represented Kano Municipal Federal Constituency in the immediate past National Assembly, made the appeal on Thursday when he visited the APC State Secretariat in Kano to formally announce his ambition.
“I appeal to the national leadership of our great party to, for the sake of Allah (SWT) and His Prophet Muhammad (SAW), ensure fair play in our forthcoming primary election,” he said, drawing loud applause from his supporters.
Popularly known as Dan Karamin Sauro (small mosquito), Sharada said his decision was driven by a desire to contribute to the growth and development of Kano Central, leveraging his legislative experience and political connections.
“By the grace of Allah (SWT), I will be the next Senator to represent Kano Central in the National Assembly, and I promise that I will not fail my constituents,” he pledged.
He also assured of his commitment to strengthening the APC and supporting the re-election of President Bola Tinubu alongside Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, to sustain ongoing developmental programmes.
Welcoming the aspirant, APC State Chairman, Hon. Umar Haruna Doguwa, described Sharada as a grassroots politician who had consistently worked for the progress of his people.
Doguwa further assured that the party would provide a level playing field for all aspirants in the forthcoming primaries.
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The Katsina State Commissioner for Environment, Hamza Sule-Faskari, has resigned to contest for the Funtua Senatorial seat.
The decision was in compliance with the guidelines of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for public office holders intending to contest in the 2027 elections.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the electoral body has directed all public office holders intending to contest to resign their positions on or before March 31, 2026.
Sule-Faskari announced his decision on Monday in Katsina when he visited the office of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Abdullahi Garba-Faskari, to formally submit his resignation letter.
He expressed appreciation to the Governor of Katsina State, Dikko Radda, for the opportunity to serve the people as a commissioner.
The former commissioner also reaffirmed his commitment to remain loyal and continue supporting the governor and the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Sule-Faskari further thanked the people of Katsina State for the support and cooperation they have given him during his tenure as commissioner.
NAN
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